Full articles below plus sneak peeks! Horse & Pony, December 2010 - January 2011

Practicing 12 months of safety
Always making New Year's resolutions but never follow through? Shelley Goodwin offers up an easy way to set one resolution each month for the coming year to keep you and your equine friends safe.


Fox hunting on Prince Edward Island
Riding to Hounds, or fox hunting, is alive and well across North America. Now a group of riders has brought the event back to Prince Edward Island with much success, as told by Pat Uptegrove.




Rare Breeds



Foal gallery 2010


Sneak Peeks

EC's President Mike Gallagher (Guest Editorial)
Equine Canada's president reviews the work that EC has been doing to promote and support its equestrians and discusses the current dispute between EC and several provinces.

Registered charities piece
Jessica Wentzell discusses the idea of donating to a registered equine charity this Christmas.

10 steps to safe winter riding
Many people will ride regardless of the weather, but in winter you must take extra precautions. Mary Pothier offers tips to make your winter riding a great and safe experience.

Horses, Health and Happiness
A review of the Horses, Health and Happiness event that took place at Folly Farm in Wallace, N.S., this past October. Seven Maritime women gathered together to take instruction from Jim Durling and had a great time, as told by Gillian Allan.

Winter attire
Winter is on its way and you must dress for the weather if you want an enjoyable ride. Jessica Wentzell gives some tips on how to stay warm this season.

When in doubt, trot
A successful Margie Godson clinic was held at Rohirrim Farm in Fredericton, N.B., as reported by Zoe Erichsen-Meesters.

Is your stallion ready for the breeding season? (A Vet's View)
Veterinarian Rachel Record explains the importance of giving your stallion a breeding soundness exam to ensure he is physically capable and illness free before breeding season hits.

Visions of sugar lumps dance in his head
Pam MacKenzie knows horses love treats, but just what will define "treat" for your equine friend this holiday season.

On patrol
Judith Scrimger takes a look at the mounted unit of the Halifax Regional Police, including a bit of history, what happens during a typical shift, and where they go for "downtime."

Police horses in Newfoundland
Ruth Story reviews the history behind the Mounted Unit of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, including how it disbanded in 1951, how it was reinstated in 2003, and where things stand today.

2010 World Equestrian Games
An overview of the 2010 World Equestrian Games held in Lexington, Kentucky, and how our Canadian equestrians performed, as reported by Mary Pothier.